decompression

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Synonyms: recompression, compression, decompressing, decompressions, decompressive, decompressor, uncompression

Antonyms: recompression, compression, decompressing, decompressions, decompressive, decompressor, uncompression

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Noun

1. The process of [[decompress]]ing.
2. The [[restoration]] to [[atmospheric]] [[pressure]] of a [[person]] who has [[spend|spent]] [[time]] under [[high]]er pressure (such as a [[diver]]).
3. A [[mode]] of [[operation]] of some [[internal combustion engine]]s which [[reduce]]s the engine's [[compression ratio]], making it [[easy|easier]] to [[start]] but [[significantly]] [[increase|increasing]] [[fuel]] [[consumption]].
4. {{lb|en|medicine}} The [[relief]] of [[pressure]] on a [[body part]] by [[surgery]].

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